US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power competition in the polar region. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.